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| − | [[Antiepistemics]] is applied [[antiepistemology]], i.e. the practice of obscuring [[truth]] and promoting false [[belief]]s. | + | [[Antiepistemics]] is applied [[antiepistemology]], i.e. the practice of obscuring [[truth]] and promoting false [[belief]]s. It is primarily practiced by two groups: [[propagandist]]s and [[belief-tribe]] members. |
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===Types=== | ===Types=== | ||
It encompasses all of the following: | It encompasses all of the following: | ||
| + | * [[agnotology]] ({{wikipedia|agnotology}}) | ||
* [[bullshit]] | * [[bullshit]] | ||
| − | * [[denialism]] | + | * [[denialism]] (almost a synonym) |
* [[discussion trolling]] | * [[discussion trolling]] | ||
* [[obscurantism]] | * [[obscurantism]] | ||
| + | * [[perception-based thinking]] | ||
* [[political framing]] | * [[political framing]] | ||
* [[propaganda]] | * [[propaganda]] | ||
| + | * [[revisionist history]] | ||
* rhetorical [[rhetorical deception|deception]], [[rhetorical distortion|distortion]], [[rhetorical manipulation|manipulation]], [[rhetorical spin|spin]] | * rhetorical [[rhetorical deception|deception]], [[rhetorical distortion|distortion]], [[rhetorical manipulation|manipulation]], [[rhetorical spin|spin]] | ||
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Antiepistemics is applied antiepistemology, i.e. the practice of obscuring truth and promoting false beliefs. It is primarily practiced by two groups: propagandists and belief-tribe members.
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